London, England, United Kingdom
Valeria Szabó Facchin is the Founder and CEO of Studio Expanded, an artist agency committed to sustainable practices and generating long-term cultural value. Through Studio Expanded, Valeria collaborates with top-tier institutions, galleries, brands, collectors and investors, managing contemporary artists and fostering their growth. Her work has been instrumental in elevating emerging and mid-career artists, with their works now featured in prestigious museums and collections worldwide. Valeria’s career includes roles at leading organizations such as Sotheby’s, Somerset House, La Biennale di Venezia, and Lia Rumma Gallery. She has also worked extensively with family offices and advised UHNW individuals on art investment diversification. As the founding director of the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation in London, Valeria played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation as one of Europe's most prestigious contemporary art collections. She spearheaded international partnerships and curated high-profile commissions and installations for luxury hotels and private estates. In addition to her curatorial and philanthropic work, Valeria has led ethical fundraising campaigns, building a large network of aligned sponsors. For her innovative contributions, she was awarded the S+T+ART Innovation Prize by the European Union for W21, a data-feminist research platform. Valeria is also a published author and a guest lecturer at several prestigious universities. She holds Master’s degrees from both The Courtauld Institute of Art and Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
Studio Expanded is a pioneering artist agency and consulting firm redefining the art ecosystem. We manage the careers of both institutionally acclaimed and rising artists, acting as a liaison between them and their various partners. Our success rests on building partnerships between our artists and the most forward-thinking partners—including leading institutions, galleries, corporations and collectors—who align with the artists’ values. Centred around artist management, our offerings span art commissions, brand collaborations, art investments, collection management and institutional development strategies. Through our work, we not only elevate the careers of the artists we champion but also enhance the cultural value of our clients with bespoke projects that contribute to lasting recognition and social welfare.
An archipelago of homes for the exploration of radical ideas and artistic experimentation.
W21 is a data-feminist participatory research platform focusing on post-feminism and intersectional practice in art, science, culture, and technology. We aim to map feminist practice and to write a collaborative manifesto for the digital era, with deep considerations of gender, class or race. – Shaping and Delivering W21's intent and vision – Managing International Partnership and Collaborations – Managing Events and Talks with acclaimed speakers
Fiorucci Art Trust, London, was founded by Nicoletta Fiorucci Russo in 2010 to promote contemporary art in both conventional and unconventional ways. Since its inception, Milovan Farronato has been its Artistic Director and Curator. The Trust produces commissions, publications, residencies and workshops for artists every year in London and also off-site. As part of its institutional collaboration programme, Fiorucci Art Trust has produced, among others, the work of Yto Barrada for the 54th Venice Biennale (2011), by Goshka Macuga and Chiara Fumai, Documenta 13 (2012). The Trust has also collaborated with the Serpentine Galleries on several projects, including The Magazine Sessions (2016) and Park Nights (2014 - 16), a series of performative nights, including sound elements and immersive installations, activated by the visitor and created by Matt Copson, Anthea Hamilton, Celia Hempton, Karl Holmqvist, Christian Holstad and Emily Sundblad.As part of the public programme of the Istanbul Biennale (2014), Fiorucci Art Trust organised The violent No!, an art workshop on the Greek island of Kastellorizo. Among the artists involved are Anna Boghiguian, Aslı Çavuşoğlu, Dora Economou, Mario Garcia Torres, Irena Haiduk, Lubaina Himid, Lucia Koch, Gabriel Lester, Leonas Seliukas. – Exhibition Production Manager: supervising artists’ production, sales and logistics – Budgetary and organisational management – Evaluation and coordination for Corporate Partnerships – Managing grant applications and finances. – Social Media and Strategy Manager
Somerset House is London’s working arts centre built on historic foundations around one of the most beautiful courtyards in Europe. Situated at the very heart of the capital, we are home to the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community and are overflowing with new ideas, young businesses and fresh perspectives. Dedicated to backing progress, championing openness, nurturing creativity and empowering ideas, our cultural programme is ambitious in scope. We insist on relevance, but aren’t afraid of irreverence, and are as keen on entertainment as enrichment. We embrace the biggest issues of our times (recent exhibitions and installation have addressed climate change and the work of Black creative pioneers), but are equally committed to the delicate task of oxygenating new work by emerging artists. - Researching and selecting artworks from private and public collections for "The Horror Show!" show (2020) - Arranging and coordinating appointments for the Senior Curator at other museums, galleries and with potential lenders - Creating and updating curatorial research folders and database - Liaising with private and public collections for loan agreements and exhibition proposals - Researching provenance information of artworks and keeping files up to date with due diligence requirements
From baby boomers to millennials, to generation X, Y or Z, society is obsessed with what makes one generation different from the last. Yet, people all share collective pasts and presents. For the 12th year of The Courtauld Institute’s MA Curating the Art Museum programme, the students are pleased to announce their summer exhibition GENERATIONS: Connecting Across Time and Place. The exhibition gathers the work of twelve UK-based contemporary artists. Some artists consider the stories, memories and even genes that we inherit from our families. Others confront more distant generations, showing the continuing importance of historical figures and events. - Researching and selecting artworks from the Arts Council Collection and LUX (Hurvin Anderson, Helen Cammock, Mona Hatoum, Susan Hiller, Lubaina Himid, Kathy Prendergast, Donald Rodney, Lucy Skaer) - Preparing loan letters - Coordinating installation schedule, transportation, and handling - Managing the budget - Developing and refining installation layouts - Liaising with artists, ACC and LUX for exhibition requirements - Monitoring environmental readings and LUX levels - Supporting the Marketing Team in the graphic design process (wall text, exhibition poster, leaflets, postcards, lightbox) - Writing interpretation materials - Planning artists’ talks and performances